Describes a reform effort for the undergraduate curriculum utilizing action-based research teams that developed, implemented, and assessed constructivist approaches to teaching undergraduate science content. Results indicate that the collaborative action-based research process was effective in contributing to the reform of undergraduate teaching.…

Sources for everyday problems are suggested and examples from newspapers are given. Also included are a sample role-playing situation and six other suggested activities. (MK)

Describes a project undertaken during fall semester, 1976, with secondary-science student teachers at the University of Texas at Austin. The project was designed to help student teachers identify science attitudes and successfully involving them in classroom activities. (HM)

The elementary school science curriculum program, Science Curriculum Improvement Study (SCIS), was investigated to determine effects upon students' attitudes toward science and perception of the science instruction. The data show favorable results. (MP)

A questionnaire was given to 81 elementary teachers returning for graduate study to determine how they kept current in science. It found that current awareness of new materials and ideas was limited. (ALH)

Surveys some predictions for the 21st century and presents data which stress the need for improving education. Cites inadequacies in present science course improvement projects and advocates changing the emphasis of science education to foster curiosity, creativity, competence, and compassion. (CP)

Advocates that two methods courses should be developed for each subject area in elementary education so that prospective teachers can specialize in either the primary (K-3) or intermediate grades (4-6). In particular, suggested differences in science methods courses at these two levels are discussed. (JR)

Reports the results of a study in which children below the age of eleven were tested on their ability to perform several tasks of class inclusion and a task relating to the conservation of weight. (JR)

Describes a study to evaluate the effect of the Energy Education Curriculum Program as perceived by elementary and secondary classroom teachers. Results indicate that energy education is taught in schools when materials and information are made available to the classroom teacher. (RT)

It is suggested that gifted children need opportunities to interact with each other, opportunities for discovery learning, programs which will foster independence, and programs which will include activities in all three learning domains. The teacher's role is defined, and examples of activities suitable for gifted instruction are provided. (MP)

A 32-week program to improve earth science in-service preparation was instituted at Purdue University during 1978-1979. Results indicate that positive attitudes toward science and instruction were achieved. It is felt that programs can be successful in fostering positive attitudes and creativity only if they are 16 to 32 weeks long. (MP)

Discusses a study comparing the effectiveness of the group studies approach recommended in the teacher's guide for CBA chemistry with an individualized approach utilizing CBA materials. The individualized group did a well as or better than the other group. Reviews students' attitudes toward individualized course. Twenty-four references. (PR)

Reports an attempt by Purdue University to establish a committee to investigate teaching abilities of the graduate teaching associates in the School of Science and to establish and implement recommendations. Their model is described with the intent of making it useful to other colleges and universities. (SA)